- Enrollment
- 541
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Russellville, AL
Belgreen High School
Federal NCES profile for Belgreen High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010159000541
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Belgreen High School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Russellville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 16.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Belgreen High School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Belgreen High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Russellville, AL.
School address
District: Franklin County · Alabama
NCES ID 010159000541 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Belgreen High School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 010159000541 · Russellville, AL Other · MID · TRAD
588 enr · 16.3:1 · 57.0% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Tharptown Elementary School (541 students)
Belgreen High School held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 36.0 → 36.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Belgreen High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Belgreen High School
588 students
- Tharptown Elem
Tharptown Elementary School
541 students
- Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell Elementary School
441 students
- Tharptown High
Tharptown High School
410 students
- Red Bay Elemen
Red Bay Elementary
410 students
- Phil Campbell
Phil Campbell High School
382 students
What this shows Belgreen High School reports 588 students on the CCD universe file.
How Belgreen High School compares
Belgreen High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▼ 8% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.0% | ▼ 3% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 588 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
588
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 32% in Alabama - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,421
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 588 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
85
in-school suspensions + 22 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 14.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.8%
Hispanic or Latino 26.9%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 66.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.0, Belgreen High School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
District finance for Franklin County reports $13,421 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Belgreen High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tharptown Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Phil Campbell Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Tharptown High School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Red Bay Elementary | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Phil Campbell High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Belgreen High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 441
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 382
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Similar other schools in Russellville
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~588 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Belgreen High School
How many students attend Belgreen High School?
Belgreen High School has 588 students enrolled. It is a public school in Russellville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 546 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Belgreen High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Belgreen High School is 16.3:1, which is 8% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Belgreen High School?
57.0% of students at Belgreen High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Belgreen High School?
The largest demographic group at Belgreen High School is White at 66.8% of enrollment, in Russellville, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Belgreen High School?
Belgreen High School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Belgreen High School rank among schools in Russellville?
By Resource Investment Index, Belgreen High School ranks #2 of 4 schools in Russellville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Russellville on the city page.
What other schools are in Franklin County?
Besides Belgreen High School, Franklin County also operates Tharptown Elementary School (541 students), Phil Campbell Elementary School (441 students), and Tharptown High School (410 students). See the Franklin County district page for the complete list.